CashCow Project Documentation

Overview

CashCow is a comprehensive financial management application developed using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js). It leverages additional technologies such as D3.js for data visualization and Tailwind CSS with DaisyUI for a responsive and modern user interface.

Features

1. Expense Tracker

CashCow provides a robust expense tracking system that allows users to categorize and monitor their expenditures. Users can input their expenses, view historical data, and generate insightful reports.

2. Collaborative Budgeting System

CashCow introduces a collaborative budgeting feature, enabling users to create and join multiple families. This feature encourages teamwork in managing finances, making it easier to set shared financial goals and monitor collective expenses.

3. Financial Literacy Portal

The application includes a dedicated portal for financial literacy. Users can enhance their knowledge through quizzes designed to test their understanding of personal finance concepts. This feature aims to empower users with essential financial knowledge.

4. Loan Calculator

CashCow provides a handy loan calculator to assist users in understanding the financial implications of loans. Users can input loan details such as principal, interest rate, and term to calculate monthly payments and total interest.

5. Savings Goal Setter

Helping users achieve their financial objectives, CashCow includes a savings goal setter. Users can set specific savings targets, track their progress, and receive personalized recommendations on how to reach their goals.

6. Visualized Graphs for Expense Trends

The application utilizes D3.js to create visually appealing graphs that represent expense trends over time. Users can gain insights into their spending patterns through interactive and informative visualizations.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React.js
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Data Visualization: D3.js
• UI Framework: Tailwind CSS with DaisyUI

Getting Started

To run CashCow locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Semicolon-Stardust/cashcow-frontend.git
   git clone https://github.com/Semicolon-Stardust/cashcow-node-backend.git

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure the MongoDB connection in the server-side code.

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Access the application at http://localhost:5173 in your web browser.

Contributors

Team Name: Semicolon Stardust

• Aryan Gulati - Team Leader
• Muteen Nabi Kundangar
• Neelanjan Mukherji
• Rishit Jain

Acknowledgments

• Special thanks to the open-source community for the tools and libraries that made CashCow possible.

Feel free to contribute to the project by submitting issues or pull requests!